WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Walk-On’s announced Monday that the Baton Rouge based restaurant would be opening it’s first Georgia location in the Rigby’s Entertainment Complex of Warner Robins. The Sports Bistreaux, founded in 2003, will be joining Rigby’s Entertainment complex and Water World, and Best Western hotel at Rigby’s 90-acre entertainment development project next summer. Walk-On’s touts Louisiana cuisine…
UPDATE: Rowland made his first appearance in court Wednesday Morning, September 15, 2021. His bond hearing is scheduled for Thursday September 23, 2021. JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office released more information Tuesday about what led to the arrest of a Macon man wanted in connection to a double homicide that happened over the weekend. Investigators say…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for suspects in connection to multiple entering auto cases. Deputies say the incidents happened in the New Forsyth Road area on September 2 and 3 and that the people in the photos were possibly dropped off on New Forsyth Road by someone in the black sedan seen in a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Tuesday, September 7 and Friday, September 10, 2021. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All scores between 76 and 85 are shown in orange. All scores between 86-99 are shown in black. All scores of…
We had a beautiful start to the week here in Middle Georgia and we will be getting one more nice day before rain returns. Tomorrow will bring more cloud cover than what we saw today, but other than a stray shower, we should stay dry. Highs will be warming to the low 90s with humidity slowly increasing through the day….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — It’s been a week into two weeks of asynchronous learning for Bibb County School District students, and some parents say it doesn’t work for their children. Jayme Swain’s son has special needs that require an Individualized Education Program, also known as an IEP. She says her son’s class only has two other students and two…
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Salvation Army held its first ever Casting for Hope Bass Tournament at Lake Sinclair over the weekend. It’s a way for the charity to raise money to run its shelters now that its thrift stores are closed. 30 teams and about 60 people participated. We spoke with Warner Robins Police Officer Greg Martin about what…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office released information Monday morning related to an arrest that was made Sunday September 13, 2021, at about 12 a.m. after Deputies tried to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle that was committing multiple traffic violations. According to the release, the motorcycle didn’t stop for officers which led to a brief…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– It’s Middle Georgia’s biggest rivalry: Northside and Warner Robins. Both teams were unbeaten coming into Friday night’s matchup, and something had to give. The Demons had won four straight in the series. The Eagles were looking to avenge their ugly 47-0 loss to the Demons last year and a 39-0 loss the year before that. 41NBC’s…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Veterans Warhawks hosted the Perry Panthers Friday night at Freedom Field. The Panthers were looking to stay undefeated on the season while the Warhawks were trying to get above .500. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Freedom Field, Perry Panthers, Tucker Sargent, veterans warhawks
COLUMBUS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Mount de Sales went on the road to Columbus to take on Brookstone. The Cavaliers are 2-0 this season looking to move to 3-0 against the Cougars. Here are the highlights courtesy of WTVM: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, brookstone cougars, football, mount de sales cavaliers, Tucker Sargent, WTVM
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders hosted Dougherty from Albany at Thompson Stadium Friday night. The Raiders were looking to keep their perfect start to the season going. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks has the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Dougherty, football, Northeast Raiders, Thompson Stadium, Tucker Sargent
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 took place. “It seems like it was just yesterday,” Macon-Bibb Interim Fire Chief Shane Edwards said Friday. “We still have those thoughts of how fresh it is in our minds when those planes hit those towers.” Macon-Bibb County held its…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears hosted the Statesboro Blue Devils in Warner Robins Friday night. The Bears were 1-2 on the season and hoping to get back to .500. Check out the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, houston county bears, statesboro blue devils, Tucker Sargent
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Rockdale County traveled from east Atlanta to take on the Westside Seminoles at Ed DeFore Sports Complex Friday night. The Seminoles were 1-0 on the season and looking to stay undefeated. Here are the highlights from the game: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, football, rockdale county, Tucker…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eviction hearings were underway Friday morning in Macon Judicial Court. Cameras were not allowed inside the court room during the hearings. According to Judge Pamela White-Colbert, there were more than 70 cases Friday with about 30 dismissals. We spoke with one man who’s case was dismissed because he was able to obtain rental assistance. “With the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Judicial Court is explaining why several murder cases didn’t make it to court on time, allowing some suspects to receive bond for release. District Attorney Anita Howard held a news conference Friday afternoon to address our questions. We asked how many cases did not make it to court by the 90 day requirement. Howard…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the White House pushes to get more vaccine shots in arms, states like Georgia are falling behind the national average vaccination rate. Across 24 Middle Georgia counties, the average rate vaccination rate is about 34%. Several local health officials believe these lower numbers are due to misinformation. This is why Mercer University put together a…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Military College held a special ceremony Friday to honor those who died during the 9/11 attacks. Saturday is the 20th anniversary of the day America lost 3,024 people. It’s a day many, like William B. Caldwell IV, say they remember like it was yesterday. “We want the memories of those who gave their lives, especially…
Troy Thompson sits down with ENT Dr. Joel to talk about how to correct a constantly runny nose- that isn’t caused by allergies. Categories: Health, Living Well Tags: ENT, health, Living Well, Runny nose
(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Malcom Strapp is bringing another edition of Workout Wednesday to 41NBC with an exercise circuit that focuses on your core and your lower body. Coach Strapp does these exercises in 3 rounds with 30 seconds of work, then 45 seconds of rest each, ending with 1 – 1.5 minutes rest after each round. ROUND ONE: Squat lateral…
It was a great weekend for Dawgs fans as the defense rolls over Clemson for a victory. What does the rest of the season have in store for the team, and how much of an impact will the offense have? Bill Shanks breaks down this victory and what it means for UGA going forward. Categories: Sports
It has once again been a pretty stormy day across parts of Middle Georgia, but the good news is that rain and storms will be moving out just in time for the weekend. A cold front is on the way from the northwest that will bring an end to our storm chances by tomorrow evening. Ahead of the front, a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two defendants guilty of trafficking a runaway Middle Georgia teen, forcing the victim to engage in sexual acts for food and shelter, have been sentenced. 39-year-old Demetrius Hunter, was sentenced to serve 20 years in federal prison to be followed by 25 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to sex trafficking of children. Co-defendant 30-year-old…